Miniature folding table

Dateca. 1860

MediumBeech wood (Fagus)

Dimensions10 3/8" x 12"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1980.2000.3

DescriptionMiniature, doll-sized, round-top table, with folding legs. The top is formed of three leaves and has a molded edge. In the center of the top, a 12-pointed star within a circular band of dots is picked out by a surround of black paint, i.e. paint forms the negative space, the positive form being unpainted wood. The X form legs are alternating bamboo and bulbous turnings, terminating in bulb feet.
InscribedNo original markings found. "AMC/London/4117" is printed on a modern, self-adhesive label under top, and 'W&L" is written in ink on this also. "10” is written in ink on a scrap of another such label on the leg brace.
ProvenanceAcquired by AARFAC from CWF storage. CWF is said to have acquired this from Woodward & Lothrop Dept. Stores.